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- H.R.3397
H.R.3397: Building Blocks of STEM Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 25, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 14, 2018
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (29 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Feb. 14, 2018
- Engrossed in House - Feb. 13, 2018
- Reported in House - Feb. 13, 2018
- Introduced in House - July 25, 2017
Bill Summary
Building Blocks of STEM Act This bill instructs the National Science Foundation, when awarding grants under the Discovery Research PreK-12 program, to consider age distribution in order to more equitably allocate funding for research studies with a focus on early childhood.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 14, 2018 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Feb. 13, 2018 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Feb. 13, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Feb. 13, 2018 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Feb. 13, 2018 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3397.
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| Feb. 13, 2018 |
Mr. Knight moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Feb. 13, 2018 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 420.
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| Feb. 13, 2018 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-558.
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| Feb. 13, 2018 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1097-1098) |
| Feb. 13, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1097-1100)
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| Nov. 15, 2017 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| Nov. 15, 2017 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 25, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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| July 25, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) |